Crimson Shield

Event Information

Venue(s):
Bowery Theatre (after 1/67)

Manager / Director:
John E. [actor-manager] McDonough

Ballet Director / Choreographer:
Monsieur [ballet director] Zavistowski

Event Type:
Play With Music

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
11 January 2019

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

19 Oct 1868, 8:00 PM
20 Oct 1868, 8:00 PM
21 Oct 1868, 2:00 PM
21 Oct 1868, 8:00 PM
22 Oct 1868, 8:00 PM
23 Oct 1868, 8:00 PM
24 Oct 1868, 2:00 PM
24 Oct 1868, 8:00 PM

Program Details

Scenes include: Moonlight bay; Hall of shields; Moonlight garden; Battle field; Demon’s dell; Grotto of Ceroline; March of forty female warriors.

Performers and/or Works Performed

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 18 October 1868.
2)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 18 October 1868.
3)
Review: New York Herald, 19 October 1868, 3.

“At the Bowery the ‘Crimson Shield,’ with its attendant nymphs of the rainbow,’ is nightly drawing crowded houses and has satisfactorily demonstrated that the Bowery, as well as Broadway, is capable of appreciating and supporting a ballet. The piece will be continued throughout the week.”

4)
Announcement: New York Sun, 19 October 1868, 2.
5)
Review: New York Herald, 25 October 1868, 7.

“The spectacle of the ‘Crimson Shield,’ which has proved to be a decided hit, was presented again last night at the Bowery theatre. The house was crowded in every part by an audience that, if not very critical, was most appreciative. The principals in the piece were loudly applauded, as they deserved. The extravaganza is really good, the scenery is excellent and the music is well selected.”